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Funding Resources for Composers

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Case Studies and Professional Guides for Composers

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The Business of Being a Composer

Getting Your Music Out There

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The Composer’s Guide to Doing Business Dennis Tobenski on promotion, working with ensembles, earning passive income from sales and royalties, and more.Collaboration and the Composer: Case Studies from the End of the 20th Century Profiles of working composers; emphasizes the importance of collaboration and wearing multiple hats.Commissioning Music: A Basic Guide Geared to those who commission composers, but provides helpful fee structures. Also see Sample Contracts via GALA Choruses and “Components of a Commission Contract” by Stacy Garrop.Art and Democracy: The NEA, Kickstarter, and Creativity in AmericaIan David Moss examines the Kickstarter phenomenon and its role in funding new music projects.Artist Revenue StreamsRevenue streams for diverse musicians, including different types of composers. Also interviews and case studies.Hi, I’m Adam SchoenbergEdna Landau writes on MusicalAmerica.com about how Adam gained opportunities through networking.Kickstarter Budgeting and PlanningKevin Clark offers spreadsheets & tips.Articles by David SmookeComposer and Peabody faculty member writes broadly on NewMusicBox.org about the practice of being a professional composer.The Entrepreneurial SymphonyComposer Jeff Nytch on the genesis, funding, and premiere of his first symphony.

Advice to Composers Just Starting Out New-music flutist Meerenai Shim on how composers can reach out to performers. Includes a sample first-contact email.John Mackey on Self-Publishing The benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing. The Future of the Recording Industry 2010 Interview in the Washington Post with Klaus Heymann, Founder of Naxos. The Muse that Sings Book containing interviews with prominent American composers about their creative processes and careers. By Anne McCutchan (Oxford, 2003). Randy Gibson Abandoned academia and went to private composition study in New York with La Monte Young, which helped him find his voice as a composer. Typical Composition Career Options A list with concise descriptions published by the Composition Department at the Catholic University of America. Annie Gosfield’s Advice to Young Composers Broadly applicable insights and examples. Dealing With Disappointment Composer and producer Randy Hoexter talks about handling career setbacks. New Music Map Interactive map shows connections among contemporary composers, grouping them into hubs based on style.

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Score Calls and Competitions Composer Dan Lis gives an overview and advice for entering score calls and competitions. Hilary Hahn’s Encore Contest Hahn talks about her contest and judging process. Eric Whitacre on Competitions Sage advice and helpful case examples. Search for competitions viaLAUNCHPad's Competitions Search Page.

Score Preparation Guidelines David Dzubay on preparing scores (e.g., never use landscape orientation). Music Preparation Guidelines for Orchestral Music Valuable info from the Major Orchestra Librarians Association. More Tips for Composers Kenneth Woods on working with orchestras and conductors.

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Selected Funding Resources for Composers

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Aaron Copland Fund for Music

American Composers Forum

Jerome Fund for New Music

Fromm Music Foundation

Composers and Schools in Concert Grants

Koussevitzsky Foundation Grants

MD State Arts Council: Individual Artist Award

New Music USA Project Grants

Description: Three grant programs to support contemporary American music: funds to record, perform, and facilitate presentation.

Description: Approx. 10 programs that support composers and fund community outreach. Many awards limited to composers residing in Minnesota.

Eligibility: Emerging composers living in New York City or Minnesota who collaborate with an ensemble or a venue to present their work.

Description: Funding for workshops and commissions.Eligibility: Composers or performers in collaboration with composers.

Description: Funds for reputable chamber groups and orchestras with histories for performing new music to commission works.

Description: Offsets costs associated with creating, recording, commissioning, performing, and presenting new music. Also supports community engagement.

Description: Commissions approximately 12 composers annually via competitive application; sponsors new music concerts.

Description: Grants offered for different artistic disciplines on a 3-year rotation; composition is included in two of those years.

Chamber Music America: Classical Commissioning Program

Eligibility: Ensembles: based in the US, committed to contemporary and/or world music, CMA members. Composers: US citizens or permanent residents. Works previously written or for multimedia not eligible.

Guggenheim Foundation Grants

Description: Provides funding for prominent composers to create new works.Eligibility: American or Canadian composers

The Musician's Way Resources for Grantseekers. Links to grant directories, community foundation locators, grant-writing tutorials, and more.New York Foundation for the Arts Source. Click “discipline”; then, in the discipline dropdown select “Music”; choose subdiscipline “Music, All”; choose secondary discipline “Composers.” For listings of artist residency programs, see the resources on the LAUNCHPad Search for jobs page.

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Description: Funding to support “composer-in-residence positions with orchestral ensembles.” See site for details.

New Music USA: Music Alive

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Eligibility: Maryland resident who is not a student. Work samples must be < 3 years old.

Aaron Copland Fund for Music Description: Three grant programs to support contemporary American music: funds to record, perform, and facilitate presentation. Deadlines: Recording November 15; Performing Ensembles June 30; Supplemental Program Oct. 31. Amounts: Up to $20,000. Eligibility: Non-profit and fiscally sponsored organizations. Performing ensembles must have at least a 2-year history and a demonstrated commitment to new American music. Students and non-professional musicians not eligible. Application: See site for details.

American Composers Forum Description: Approx. 10 programs that support composers and fund community outreach. Many awards limited to composers residing in Minnesota. Deadlines: See site.

Jerome Fund for New Music Description: Supports the creation of new musical works in all genres by emerging composers, improvisers, and sound artists. Deadline: Aug. or Sept. Amount: Up to $7,000 for commissioning fee; $1,500 available for project development. Eligibility: Emerging composers living in New York City or Minnesota who collaborate with an ensemble or a venue to present their work. Application: Online application, personal statement, description of proposed composition, bio, two work samples, letter of commitment from performing ensemble.

Fromm Music Foundation Description: Commissions approximately 12 composers annually via competitive application; sponsors new music concerts. Deadline: June 1 annually Details: See site.

Composers and Schools in Concert Grants Description: Funding for workshops and commissions. Deadline: Rolling. Amount: $200 - $2,550 Eligibility: Composers or performers in collaboration with composers. Application: Online application with information about workshop and lesson plan, if appropriate.

Koussevitzsky Foundation Grants Description: Funds for reputable chamber groups and orchestras with histories for performing new music to commission works. Deadline: March Amount: Chamber works: $12,500-$17,500. Orchestral works: Up to $20,000. Eligibility: Broad. US citizenship not required, nor does a group need to be based in the US. Application: Application form plus supporting materials. See guidelines.

MD State Arts Council: Individual Artist Award Description: Grants offered for different artistic disciplines on a 3-year rotation; composition is included in two of those years. Deadline: July. Amount: $1,000 - $6,000 Eligibility: Maryland resident who is not a student. Work samples must be < 3 years old. Application: See site.

New Music USA Project Grants Description: Offsets costs associated with creating, recording, commissioning, performing, and presenting new music. Also supports community engagement. Deadline: Twice yearly: November & April. Amount: Total grant budget exceeds $600,000. Awards range from $250-$15,000. Special emphasis for grants <$3,000. Eligibility: US citizens and foreign-born composers who are primarily active in the US. Application: Create project page on site.

Chamber Music America: Classical Commissioning Program Description: Funding for CMA member ensembles and presenters to commission chamber works. Deadline: Early April. Amount: $5K- $20K Eligibility: Ensembles: based in the US, committed to contemporary and/or world music, CMA members. Composers: US citizens or permanent residents. Works previously written or for multimedia not eligible. Application: Online application (the ensemble applies), sample recordings of performances by the ensemble, letters of intent.

Guggenheim Foundation Grants Description: Provides funding for prominent composers to create new works. Deadline: September Amount: Varies. Average in 2008 was $43,200 Eligibility: American or Canadian composers Application: Online application with up to 3 recordings & scores, 4 reference letters.

Sample Composer Websites

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Established Composers

Rising Composers

Mason Bates Eye-catching, content-rich, compelling home page with social media connectivity. Music page has lots of information about individual pieces. Philip Glass The site mirrors Glass’s minimalist style, with a comprehensive calendar and a Music page that cross-references his compositions and recordings. Libby Larsen A well-organized site that enables visitors to purchase and download large portions of her catalog as PDFs. Unfortunately, score previews aren’t provided. David Little Appealing format and design with links to works and projects. Homepage incorporates news and upcoming events. Ability to add his events to your Google Calendar.

Nico Muhly Spirited and navigable. Homepage blog incorporates posts on diverse issues. Discography includes photos and links for easy purchase/download, but score rental/purchase info is hard to find because it’s on the Contact page. Missy Mazzoli Clear and navigable layout. Links to publisher, rentals, and personal contact provided at the bottom of each page.Kevin Puts Easy to navigate from side menu; links to spin-off sites for individual major works, score purchase, social media. Well-organized works list. Sarah Kirkland Snider Functional site with ample multimedia examples and links to projects and CD releases.

Richard Johnson Effectively communicates his philosophy and aesthetic.Jennifer Jolley Project descriptions well-integrated with her blog; engaging bio. Audio and video links go off-site, which isn’t as desirable as posting them on-site.

Timo AndresSimple, minimalist design. Highlights his piano skills. Works page includes descriptions of each piece.Alex TempleClean and navigable. Music page includes custom logos. Doesn’t categorize compositions by instrumentation/type, which suits her style. Lack of social media links.

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Composing for Film and Media

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Film/TV

Games

Scoring for Film and TV FAQ – Film composer Ned Bouhalassa addresses business issues, mixing, sampling, and more. Daily Film Scoring Bits – Film Composer Robin Hoffmann provides snippets of advice on orchestration, cue design, the film business, and much more.Berklee School of Music Online Media Scoring Courses – Scoring film, TV, and video games. Media Music Guide – Pete Thomas’ multi-part guide to being a media composer.

Things to consider when scoring for games, part 1 , part 2 – Video game composer Kole Hicks on scoring for games, adjusting workflow for technical constraints, and meeting client needs. How to Get Your First Job Scoring for Games – Leon Willett shares his experiences breaking into the game scoring business and provides career-launching tips. A Primer on Creating Interactive Music for Games – This article explores game music elements such as themes, sound-effects, and context-specific “stingers” as well as modular design. Video Games are the New Best Way to Make a Living Composing Music – A profile of video game composer Danny Baranowsky.

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Conducting

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College Orchestra Directors Association

List of Conducting MasterClasses

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InterNational Conductors Guild

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

College Band Directors National Association

National and regional conferences, academic journals, repertoire lists, and various other resources

Committees and conferences

Event listing, repertoire lists, and various other resources

Mentorship program, workshops, conferences, and conducting opportunities database

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Dance Education Resources

From Ohio Dance

Dance Informa Magazine

Dancing Opportunities

Education Resources

Professional Training Opportunities

Dance New Jersey

Ohio Dance

Philadelphia Dance

Weekly publication also hosting a database of opportunities

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Guitar Foundation of America

European Guitar Teachers Association

Baltimore Classical Guitar Society

Guitar Resources

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Hosts an annual convention, holds several competitions, a magazine, and resources for teachers and students

Online forum, articles, and conferences

Calendar of concerts and masterclasses, competitions, and venue listings

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Harp Column

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American Harp Society

World Harp Congress

Harp Resources

Educational and grant programs, competitions, conference, and regional event listings

Committees and listings of international harp associations

Calendar of events, podcast, online forums, competitions, and job openings

Historical Performance

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American Recorder Society

Early Music America

Gotham Early Music Scene

Research

Organizations

Lute Society of America

The Colonial Music Institute

EarlyMusicNews.Org

Society for Seventeenth Century Music

Viola Da Gamba Society of America

Online Resources for Music Scholars

Educational resources, scholarships and awards, podcast, and annual summit

Events calendar, newsletter, and other resources

Annual meetings, newsletter, journal, and other resources

Educational programs, scholarships and grants, magazines, and other resources

Event listings, journal, articles, and educational resources

Educational resources, grants, and an annual conference

Research database at George Washington's Mount Vernon Library

News and web links

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Capital Bop

all About Jazz

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DC Jazz

Jazz Education Resources

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Jazz Near You Listing Service

Jazz Corner Portal to Jazz Websites

How to Upload Events

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DC based organization with a calendar of events, educational opportunities, and a blog

Jazz calendar, map, conference, and educational programs

Radio/podcast, album reviews, and articles

Calendar, blog, venue list, and cyber-union

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Association for Electronic Music

CSound

Game Audio Network Guild

International Game Developers Association

Baltimore Chapter

Composing for Film and Media

Max Software Tools for Media

MIDI Association

Computer Music

Music for New Media

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North American Conference on Video Game Music

International Computer Music Association

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States

Perspective: A Forum for Film, TV & Media Composers

AFL Music for New Media Library

This collection of media composer work samples can be sorted by genre, mood, etc for folks who may be looking for a composer to hire. Any Peabody student can host work here for 3 years after graduation. And each track can be embedded directly to other websites!

How to Submit Works

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Music Theory & Aural Skills Pedagogy Resources

Society for Music Theory

Music Library Association

Music Theory

Musicology

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Regional Music Theory Societies

The Colonial Music Institute

American Musicological Society

Research database at George Washington's Mount Vernon Library

Calendar of events, annual meetings, grants and awards, journals, a newsletter, and other resources

Career services, workshops, online forums, annual meetings, and a newsletter

Annual meeting, workshops, event listing, grants and awards, publications, jobs board, and other resources

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Music Theory

Aural Skills

Music Theory Pedagogy Online Sample analyses, articles, bibliographies, and guides to pedagogy.Jacobs School of Music – Selected Music Theory Pedagogy Bibliography Comprehensive list of pedagogy books organized by topic.San Francisco Conservatory of Music – Theory Department A treasure trove of materials, resources, assignments, and syllabi.MusicTheoryExamples.com "A collection of scores and sound files."AP Music Theory Teacher's Guide Guide for teachers who are preparing students for the AP Music Theory test. Includes sample syllabi, exercises, and assignments. ChoraleGuideGuide to part-writing with formulas and mnemonic devices.HarmoniaFree software that analyzes student chorales and generates practice sheets for analysis. Also a fully-analyzed set of Bach chorales.Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier Analysis, scores, audio. SchenkerGUIDE Presentations, exercises, and bibliographies for teachers of Schenkerian Analysis.

Contextual Ear Training Paula Telesco provides some best practices for teaching aural skills. The Cognitive Pedagogy of Aural Training Short paper by Orlando Musumeci on how psychology affects aural training. Also a bibliography. Teaching Aural Skills to High School Students Ideas for teaching various aural skills.

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Practice Tools for Students

MusicTheory.net Exercises, chord calculators, and more.Teoría Interactive chord-building and ear-training exercises.Dolmetsch Online Directory of theory and ear training resources for students.Theta Music Trainer Ear training games.The Musical Mind Ear training exercises, including solfège, dictation, and chord identification.EarBeater Customizable ear training exercises .

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Voice

Church & Sacred Music

Organ

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Washington National Cathedral Organ Recitals

American Guild of Organists

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Selected MD/DC AreaChurches that Hire Musicians

Selected US Churches that Present Organ Concerts

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The Cantors Assembly

Church Music Association of America

Ideas for organists Seeking Employment in Religious institutions

Job board and annual conference

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Presbyterian Association of Musicians

National Association of Pastoral Musicians

The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

Tips for Singers Seeking Work in Religious Organizations

Educational opportunities, calendar of events, national and regional conferences, newsletter, webinars, and job listings

Placement services for registered members

Event listing, journal, forum, and other resources

Annual convention, scholarships, calendar of events, and publications

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Selected US Churches that Present Organ Concerts

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The Audition

Tips for Singers Seeking Work in Religious Organizations

Etiquette: Standard professional audition etiquette applies (see: Audition Tips). Repertoire: Bring thoroughly learned, appropriate material. Art and sacred songs preferred. Attire: Dress professionally; show music directors you would represent their organizations well. Vocalizing: Be prepared to sing an exercise that demonstrates your range. Sight-reading: Jobs are frequently won by the strongest sight-readers. Expect to sight-read both accompanied and unaccompanied excerpts. Attitude: Be pleasant and respectful; show that you’d be a good ambassador for the organization.Schedule: Come with your schedule in hand. Music directors often need to book singers months in advance for special events such as weddings, evensongs, and holiday services. Liturgy: Familiarize yourself with the liturgy and order of service of the organization before you audition (see below for information about different liturgies).

Preparation: All music should be performance-ready at the first rehearsal. Bring pencils and water to every rehearsal.Respect: Demonstrate respect for the practices and faith of a religious organization regardless of your own beliefs.Leadership: Section leaders should be able to coach their sections and respond to singer questions.

Rehearsal Practices

Singing leaders, frequently termed Cantors, often perform psalms as soloists. Psalm texts are similar among different religious organizations, but musical settings vary.

Acting as Cantor

Common Psalms: 23, 33, 42, 112, 116, 128, 130, 143, 148
Seasonal Psalms

Information about Christian and Jewish Denominations

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Information about Christian and Jewish Denominations

Outline of the Christian Liturgical Year

Common Types of Liturgical Christian Churches:Baptist LiturgyCatholic Liturgy (Roman Catholic)Episcopalian Liturgy (Begins on page 355)Lutheran Liturgy (including Communion)Methodist Liturgy (Selection begins page 18) Presbyterian LiturgyReform Church Liturgy

The Baptist Hymnal (1991)
Lectionary (Readings)
Hymn Database
Lectionary (Readings)
MIDI recordings of the 1982 Hymnal
Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
Midi Recordings of the Lutheran Hymnal

More detail including scriptural references
Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
Midi Recordings of the 1989 Hymnal – Some sheet music included
Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
Further Explanation
Book of Common Worship
Excerpts from the Presbyterian Hymnal – Some sheet music included
Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)

Less Common Christian Churches in the Baltimore Region:Byzantine Catholic Liturgy (Eastern Orthodox)Orthodox Liturgy (Russian Orthodox)

Cantor Recordings
Byzantine Catholic Lectionary (Readings)
Orthodox Lectionary (Readings)

Common Types of Jewish Synagogues:Outline of the Jewish HolidaysJewish Liturgy (General)Reform Jewish LiturgyA History of the Jewish Liturgy

Guide to Synagogue Worship
Reform Prayers for Shabbat Service

Selected MD/DC Area Churches that Hire Musicians

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Percussion

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Percussive Arts Society

Resources for Percussionists

Seattle World Percussion Society

Mid-Atlantic Percussion Society

Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music

By Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Percussion Pal

AuditionHacker

From Rob Knopper

How to win orchestral auditions

Info, pointers, and life hacks to achieve practice room breakthroughs

Fall Creek Marimbas

Mallet percussion restoration, tuning, and repair

Resources for percussion education

PercussionHacker

Piano

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Collaborative Piano

Resources for Pianists

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Piano Technicians Guild

Tips for Aspiring Collaborative Pianists

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Baltimore Area Vocal Accompanists Facebook Group

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Church & Sacred music

Sample Solo Piano Recital Programs

3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

Don't Be A White Egg

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Places to Perform in the MD/DC Area

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Tips for Aspiring Collaborative Pianists

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Literature Resources

Skill Building

Sight-ReadingImprove your Sight-Reading by Dr. Chris FoleyImproving your Sight Reading by Bill PlakeSight Reading Resources by Belmont UniversityPractice Sight Reading Sight-reading exercisesGeneral ResourcesOnline:The Collaborative Piano Blog by Dr. Chris FoleyGood Company Blog by Billie WhittakerPrint:The Complete Collaborator by Martin KatzThe Art of Accompanying by Robert Spillman

Career Building

Professionalism Professional Skills by Dr. Chris Foley Collaborative Piano Handbook via the University of North Texas (see “Professionalism,” p. 2)Setting Fees Take into account: Difficulty, rehearsal time, travel, prevailing rates, your other commitments.Recital Fee Question by Dr. Chris Foley Accompanist Fees and Policies by Eileen Huang Handling Requests to Perform for Free by Gerald KlicksteinCreating Opportunities Tips:-Network with other collaborative pianists -Contact employers: churches, schools, private studios, plus opera, dance and theater groups -Diversify your skills and repertoire NATS Membership for Collaborative Pianists Getting Work as a Student by Chris Foley Summer Opportunities by Billie Whittaker Baltimore Vocal Accompanists Facebook Group The Unashamed Accompanist by Gerald Moore

Vocal literature Online: Ideas on Learning a Song or Aria Wolftrap Audition Aria Frequency List Top 10 Song Cycles Print: G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies 24 Italian Songs and Arias Hal Leonard Song Anthologies Hal Leonard Musical Theatre Anthologies Instrumental literature Online: ABRSM Repertoire Lists (rep for exams and recitals; all instruments) The Core Repertoire: Sonatas for Violin Print: Concertos for Violin and Viola Solo Wind Instrument Bibliography

Working with Larger Groups

Playing for choir or opera rehearsals Vocal Open-Score Reading by Billie Whittaker Opera Guidelines - A Few Tips by Kevin Class Playing in a pit or orchestra Be a Musical Theatre Pianist by Peter Hilliard Be an Orchestral Pianist by Suzy S. Sound Advice Protecting your hearing in the pit Playing for dance classes Accompanying Ballet Classes by Yee Sik Wong The Art of the Dance Accompanist by Eric Burgett A Course in Dance Accompanying by Neil Dunn Music at the Royal Academy of Dance (etiquette and repertoire of RAD classes)

Recording Arts

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Midi Association

Audio Engineering Society

Acoustical Society of America

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Society of Professional Audio Recording Services (SPARS)

National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC)

Strings

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Programming

Societies and Resources

Stringed Instrument Resources

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Violin Society of America (VSA)

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3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

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Sample Piano Trio Concert Programs

Sample String Quartet Concert Programs

American String Teachers Association (ASTA)

International Society of Bassists (IBS)

American Viola Society (AVS)

Voice

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Vocal Health & Pedagogy

Opera & Stage

Opera Companies in the MD/DC Area

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3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

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Voice Care & Vocal Health

Opera America

National Opera Association (NOA)

Classical Singer Music

Church & Sacred music

Chorus

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Voiceover Resources

Basic Audition Tips for Singers

Wolf trap Opera Blog

Acting Resources for Singers

Interviews with Singers

Sample Websites of Classical Singers

Vocal Pedagogy Resources - Print

Vocal Pedagogy Resources - Online

Johns Hopkins Voice Center

National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

Operabase: The Reference for Opera Performances Around the World

Sample Voice Recital Programs

Career-Related Blogs & Articles for Singers

Diction & Translation Resources for Singers

Musical Theater for Classical Singers

Repertoire & Role Study Guides for Singers

Resources for Singers

Baltimore Area Vocal Accompanists Facebook Group

Actor and Artist's Guide to Personal Finance

ONLINE Audition Arias – Etiquette – Rules of Thumb By Carol Kirkpatrick The Audition Game From Wolf Trap Opera Young Person’s Guide to the Opera Audition Fundamentals that every singer must know Accompanist Expectations Interview with Laurie Rogers How to work with accompanists, from the Director of Opera Saratoga’s Young Artist Program

ONLINEProperly Preparing An Audition From the New York Film Academy Audition Tips for Musical Theater Actors Basic but important tips for auditions

Basic Audition Tips for Singers

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Musical Theater

Opera

PRINT Audition Advice for Singers Opera America Perspectives Series (1996) The Art of Auditioning Anthony Legge (Reprint, Peters 2001) Complete Preparation Joan Dornemann (Excalibur 1992) Repertoire preparation & getting the role The Audition Process Stuart Edward Dunkel (Pendragon 1991) Techniques to ease audition & career stresses The Opera Singer’s Career Guide Pearl Yeadon McGinnis (Scarecrow 2010) What the Fach?! Philip Shepard (2nd edition, 2010)

General

The Ins and Outs of Trying Out From the Kennedy CenterGetting Ready for Audition Season Claudia Friedlander offers advice Planning a European Audition Tour Tips on travel, agents and auditions

PRINT Get the Callback Jonathan Flom (Scarecrow Press 2009) A step-by-step handbookHow to Audition for the Musical Theatre Donald Oliver (Smith & Kraus 1995) Repertoire, professionalism, forgetting lyrics, etc.

Jazz

Prepare For Auditions From the University of Florida List of Jazz Vocal Standards 1000 standards with year of composition All Time Greatest Jazz Vocal Standards Sample recordings; also search Spotify, YouTube

Being a Professional ChoristerMartin L. Poock Opera chorus jobs can stabilize lifestyle/finances and lead to satisfying careers.Blind, Lesbian Opera Singer Inspires with Her Story Andrew Villagomez (2012) Mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin performs and tours nationally and has written a novel.Cue: Costume ChangeNell Porter Brown (2002) Harvard Economics professor became a singer at 43 and then a TV show creator and host.Football Player Turned Opera Singer Eve Conant (2011) Former football player Keith Miller discusses his workout and breathing program for singers.From CEOs to Opera Singers — How to Harness the “Superstar Effect” by Cal Newport, Ph.D. (2010)Article describing advantages of being the best in any chosen niche, plus strategies to get there.Jenna Fischer’s Advice to Actors A long but inspiring set of tips for building a career, by the star of The Office. Towards an Operatic Career in Europe Numerous tips and links by Martin Cooke Former opera singer holds speech seminarMaxwell Crook (2012)Former singer Peter Sicilian developed a seminar on vocal communication.My Story: From Opera Singer to an Executive MBAAndrea Carter (2011)Former opera singer discusses his decision topursue an MBA at Columbia University.

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Blogs

Carnegie Hall Singer’s Audition Handbook Claudia Friedlander’s blog for Carnegie, detailing tips from top singers on all facets of auditioning.Coloraturaaah Career discussion, commentary on singing, and thoughts on gigs and professional life. Operaversity Singer-authored blog focusing on opera and singing for both pros and audience members. OperaNow! Hilarious, often NSFW, podcast about what’s going on in the opera world. Patrick’s Opera Blog Insight on auditions, ways to succeed, preparation, etiquette, YAPs, etc. Posts are uncategorized, with some non-singing entries. Singin’rin Career building and momentum from personal experiences. A Soprano Steps Out A local singer discusses her daily life, training, gigs and the psychological aspects of singing. Sybaritic Singer Singing insights, music reviews, forums, & more.

Sample Websites of Classical Singers

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Mid-Career Singers

Diana Damrau, Soprano Pros: Lively, clean design; unique milestones page Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano Pros: Informative slide show; clear navigation; integration of social media in side menu

Renee Fleming, Soprano Pros: Tidy, lots of content, a bit busy but consistent Juan Diego Florez, Tenor Pros: Compelling design; upcoming events, new releases, etc. on side menu of each page

Audrey Luna, Soprano Pros: Great splash photo, multiple rep lists Cons: Videos too small on “Video” page Jeanine De Bique, Soprano Pros: Fantastic photo on home page, compelling bio Angela Meade, Soprano Pros: Clear, consistent, stylish layout Cons: Content begins too far down on page Tamara Wilson, Soprano Pros: Quotes in slide show, compelling photos Cons: Media located on “Galleries” page

Lauren Segal, Mezzo-Soprano Pros: Bio in multiple languages, great photos Cons: Design reduces size & impact of videos and other media contentMichael Fabiano, Tenor Pros: Easy navigation; videos open full-screen Cons: Design places content low on page Jesse Blumberg, Baritone Pros: Downloadable press kit; mailing list sign-upCons: Same slide show on each page

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Emerging Singers

Sopranos Jennifer Forni, Soprano Maya Kherani, Soprano Jessica Strong, Soprano Mezzo-Sopranos & Countertenors Cecelia Hall, Mezzo-Soprano Annie Rosen, Mezzo-Soprano Nicholas Tamagna, Countertenor Eric Jurenas, Countertenor

TenorsMiles Mykkanen, TenorChristian Ketter, TenorBaritones John Brancy, Baritone Joseph Lim, Baritone Theo Hoffman, Baritone Christopher Dylan Herbert, Baritone Eric McKeever, Baritone Andrew Sauvageau, Baritone Bass-Baritones Douglas Williams, Bass-Baritone Dashon Burton, Bass-Baritone

Interviews with Singers

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Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, F. Paul Driscoll, editor, Opera News, and Anne Midgette, critic, The Washington Post About: The state of opera today: performers, auditions, career building Interview: National Public Radio, 2012Mezzos Janet Baker and Joyce DiDonato About: Opera as an art form and career, evolution of music and how to survive Interview: Royal Opera House, 2016 Mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson About: Repertoire; making her Met debut Interview: White Bear Press, 2012Soprano Anita Hartig About: Starting a career; importance of developing skill and sensitivity Interview: CNN, 2012 Soprano Kate Royal About: The debut that got her noticed, handling nerves, balancing family & career Interview: UK Daily Mail, 2011

Soprano Renata Scotto About: How to choose repertoire, start a career, pace a career Interview: Operachic blog, 2011 Tenor Juan Diego Florez About: Pressure to avoid roles outside of one’s comfort zone; career ambition; maintaining good technique Interview: Operachic blog, 2010 Tenor Jonas Kaufmann About: How to learn from recordings of the past, sing French opera, and take care of a growing voice Interview: Operachic blog, 2010 Tenor Noah Stewart About: Having something of your own to say, not sticking to the opera standards Interview: National Public Radio, 2012

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Acting Resources for Singers

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Opera

ONLINE 10 Maxims of Believable Singing ActingBelievable character development See also: More on Acting for Singers Character Development and Acting for Singers Article from Trinity College of Music

PRINTActing for Singers David F. Ostwald (Oxford 2005) Guide to singing/acting in the studio, rehearsals, at auditions, performances.

ONLINEOperatic Acting Developing a character by Bruce Schoonmaker

PRINTSinger and Actor Alan E. Hicks (Amadeus Press 2011) Stanislavsky for opera; character preparation Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera Mark Ross Clark (Indiana Univ. Press 2009) “Singer-getics” method Acting Techniques for Opera LizBeth Abeyta Lucca (Vivace Opera 2008)

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Musical Theater

ONLINENew Musical Theatre Green Room Acting, building character, memorization, etc. Songs for the Classical Singer 10 titles with videos from New Musical Theatre

PRINT Acting the Song Tracey Moore & Allison Bergman (Allworth 2008) Adding drama and dimension to roles Singing and the Actor Gillyanne Kayes (Routledge 2004)

Czech Singing in Czech (with CD) Timothy Cheek (Scarecrow Press 2001) English The Singer’s Manual of English Diction Madeleine Marshall (Schirmer 1953)Singing and Communicating in English Kathryn LaBouff (Oxford 2007)French Word Reference ONLINE Pronunciation guide (also in other languages)Singing in French Thomas Grubb (Schirmer 1979)The French Song Companion Graham Johnson & Richard Stokes (Oxford 2002)The Interpretation of French Song Pierre Bernac (Kahn & Averill 1978) German LEO Dictionary ONLINEGateway to German Diction (with CD) John G. Paton (Alfred 1999)German for Singers (with CD) William Odom (Schirmer 1997)The Fischer-Dieskau Book of Lieder Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Hal Leonard, 1977) Hebrew Omniglot: Hebrew ONLINEItalian Gateway to Italian Diction (with CD) John G. Paton (Alfred 2004)Singers’ Italian Evelina Colorni (Schirmer 1996) Latin Singing in Latin Harold Copeman (Oxford 1990) Russian Russian Art Song ONLINESinging in Russian Emily Olin (Scarecrow Press 2012)Russian Songs and Arias Jean Piatak & Regina Avrashov (Pst. Inc. 1991)Tchaikovsky’s Complete Song Texts Laurence R. Richter (Indiana Univ. Press 2002)

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Language-Specific Resources

General Resources

Diction IPA Source ONLINE Transcriptions & translations, arias & song textsDiction: Italian, Latin, French, German John Moriarty (Schirmer 1975)Diction for Singers Wall, Caldwell, Allen, & Gavilanes (Pst… 2009) English, Italian, Latin, German, French, SpanishEnglish and German Diction for Singers Amanda Johnston (Scarecrow Press 2011)A Handbook of Diction for Singers David Adams (Oxford 2008) Diction in Italian, French, & GermanInternational Phonetic Alphabet for Singers Joan Wall (Pst. Inc. 1989) Translation Art Song Central ONLINE Archive of song scores, texts and translationsThe Lied & Art Song Texts Page ONLINE Texts & translations of art song & choral worksExploring Art Song Lyrics Retzlaff & Montgomery (Oxford 2012) Translations & IPA: Italian, French, & GermanThe Ring of Words Philip Lieson Miller (Norton, 1966) Texts & translations: Several European countries Opera Aria Database ONLINENico Castel Libretti Series (Leyerle, 2000 present) Translations and IPAPhonetic Readings of Songs and Arias Berton Coffin (Scarecrow Press 1982)Word-by-Word Translations of Songs & Arias Part I – German & French | Part II - Italian Berton Coffin (Scarecrow Press 1969) Historical Languages Singing Early Music Timothy J. McGee, Editor (IU Press 2004)

ONLINE American Art Song Art Song Central Free, printable sheet music; classical & traditional The Lied, Art Song and Choral Texts Archive PRINT The Art of the Song Recital Emmons & Sonntag (Waveland 2001) Researching the Song: A Lexicon Emmons & Watkins Lewis (Oxford 2008) Song: A Guide to Art Song Style & Literature Carol Kimball (Hal Leonard 2006) See also: Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music Singing In Style Martha Elliott (Yale 2008) Guide to vocal performance practices and styles French A French Song Companion Johnson & Stokes (Oxford 2002) The Interpretation of French Song Pierre Bernac (Kahn & Averill 1978) German The Cambridge Companion to the Lied James Parsons (2004) Poetry into Song Stein & Spillman (Oxford 1996)

Repertoire/Role Study References for Singers

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Opera

ONLINE Aria Database Opera America's Role Preparation Primer Opera Glass Guide to opera composers, synopses, history Opera Scores via Indiana University Library PRINT Nico Castel Libretti Series (Leyerle, 2000-present) Translations and IPA Guide to the Aria Repertoire Mark Ross Clark (Indiana Univ. Press 2007) Arias by voice type and fach Guide to Operatic Roles and Arias Richard Boldrey (Caldwell Co. 1994) An Interpretative Guide to Operatic Arias Martial Singher (Penn St. Univ. Press 2003) The Singer’s Repertoire Berton Coffin (Scarecrow Press 2012) Repertoire by voice type & fach Stories of the Great Operas Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 John W. Freeman (Met Opera Guild 1984)

Online Scores

Internet Music Score Library Project Online Sheet Music Resources via MusiciansWay.com

Musical Theatre

ONLINE The Guide to Musical Theatre Synopses, composer info, and more Musicals 101 “The cyber encyclopedia of musical theatre” PRINT Enchanted Evenings Geoffrey Block (Oxford 2004) Broadway musicals, from Showboat to Sondheim New Broadway Song Companion David DeVenney (Scarecrow Press 2009) Musical theatre literature by voice type & style The Jazz Singer’s Handbook (Book & CD) Michele Weir (Alfred 2005)

Kristen Chenoweth“Training is the most important gift you can give yourself.” Interviews: PhillyMag | Amazon Andriana Chuchman Roles include Magnolia in Show Boat & Adina in L’elisir d’Amore. Interviews: L’Elisir Victoria Clark Performances include Margaret in The Light in the Piazza & Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath. Interview: Broadway World | WSJ Nathan Gunn Roles range from Lancelot in Camelot to Billy Budd. Interview: MusicalCriticism.com Audra McDonald Classically trained, Tony winner: Bess in a Porgy and Bess revival; Billie Holiday in Lady Day. NPR Interviews | Bio Lauren Molina Coloratura, belter, rocker.Brian Stokes MitchellSings Broadway, jazz, classical; does voiceovers. Interview: Broadway World Paulo Szot Tony winner: Emile in a revival of South Pacific; also performs at the Met. Article: Opera News Lauren Worsham Tony nominated soprano. Sings theater, opera, rock. Interview: Playbill

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Advice Articles

Musical Theater Singing for the Classical VoiceNeil Semer on how musical theater can help classically trained singers Transitioning from Opera to Broadway Advice on building a musical theater career. Published on Backstage.com Differences btwn Opera and Musical Theater By composer/librettist Mark Adamo Kelli O’Hara 5 Tony nominations and a thriving Broadway career. Interview: Broadway World

Case Examples: 20th Century

Eileen Farrell Dramatic soprano; jazz & pop singer. Her advice: “Tell a story in song.” Bio James Melton Switched to opera in the 1930s after tenor voices went out of style in pop music. Bio Marni Nixon “The Voice of Hollywood.” Overdubbed several movie musicals. Interviews: YouTube | NPR Janet Pavek Played Guenevere in Camelot & Musetta in La Boheme at the MET. Obituary: Playbill.com Frederica von Stade Originally wanted to sing musical theatre; gained fame for opera. Interview: Opera Lively From Johnson’s Kids to Lemonade Opera: The American Classical Singer Comes of Age Book by Victoria Etnier Villamil on the 1930s-50s

Voiceover Resources

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About the Voiceover Business

Acquiring Voiceover Skills

Voice-over - WikipediaVoice-over: Introduction to the Industry

Interview with a Voiceover GuyLaunching a Career in Voice-over

I Want to be a Voice ActorRepresentative articles: “Starting from ‘Zero’” “Voice Acting Myths”

Tips for Voice Acting and Getting Into theVoiceover Business, by Kevin Sanderson VoiceActing Academy Training and support in the industry

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Liz Bieler Jazz singer & voice actor; listen to samples Annie Kozuch Actor, jazz singer, voiceover artist

Erica Spyres Actor, musical theatre vocalist, spokesperson, voiceover artist DeAnn Trimarchi Actor, opera & musical theatre singer, voiceover artist

Singer/Voice-actor Examples

Working as a Voiceover Artist

How to Make a Voiceover Demo – PDFTake Your Copy to the Woodshed Tips for preparing a voiceover script

Voiceover.com (Baltimore-based)Listen to voiceover demos Voiceover Jobs Different types of voiceover jobs

About Vocal Warm Ups30 Vocal Exercises Dr. Ingo Titze’s Favorite Five Vocal Warm-ups The Total Warm-Up by Gerald Klickstein YourAccompanist.com - backup tracks

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General

Vocal Process - Article ArchiveTechnique related articles for a variety of styles Voice Production Tutorials – from the NCVS The Voice Teacher - Article ArchiveArticles on technique, opera, & solving vocal issues Sing Wise - Information Resource for Singers Cantabile-subito Fach lists, repertoire, descriptions of voice types Voice Acoustics Laryngeal Anatomy – via Wikipedia Journal of Voice - Voice Medicine Voice anatomy & pathology, with related articles Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! Healthy posture, stage presence, etiquette, etc. Alexander Technique for Musicians Efficient movement; more resources here Claudia Friedlander's The Liberated Voice10 Most Common Problems of SingersNational Association of Teachers of Singing New York Singing Teachers’ Association, Inc Classical Singer - Vocal Magazine

Non-Classical Genres

Guide to Performing: JazzJazz Advice - Concepts and tips for jazz artists Tips on Popular Singing - by Frank SinatraFree Pop/Rock Singing Tips Healthy singing for pop/rock singers Howcast - Pop singing basics Video archive Getting Vocal about Voice Care Singing Success - Popular singing YouTube Channel

Children & Youth

Adolescence, Singing Development and NationalCurricula Design - Health and Vocal Anatomy The Child Voice in Singing, by Francis E. Howard How to Teach Children To Sing Teaching Kids to Sing YouTube Channel Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults

Anatomy/Posture

Technique

Voice Teacher Associations & Periodicals

Vocal Pedagogy Reading List By Dr. Stanley Cornett for his Pedagogy course Books by voice teacher Richard Miller Singers.com: Instructional Materials for Singers

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Reading Lists

General

Adventures in Singing Clifton Ware (2006) The Art of Singing Jennifer Hamady (2009) Basics of Singing Jan Schmidt (2007) Complete Handbook of Voice Training Richard Alderson (1979) The Diagnosis & Correction of Vocal Faults James C. McKinney (1994) Dynamics of the Singing Voice Meribeth Bunch Dayme (2009) The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice Barbara M. Doscher (2nd ed., 1994)Learning to Sing Jennifer Hamady (2009) Principles of Voice Production Ingo Titze (1994) The Private Voice Studio Handbook Joan Frey Boytim (Hal Leonard 2003) Singing: The Mechanism and the Technic William Vennard (1967) Singing and Imagination Thomas Hemsley (1998) Singing and Teaching Singing Janice L. Chapman (2006) The Science of Vocal Pedagogy Dudley Ralph Appleman (1967) Vocal Technique Julia Davids & Stephen LaTour (2012)

The Bass Voice

The Baritone Voice Anthony Frisell (2007) Securing Baritone, Bass-Baritone, Bass Voices Richard Miller (2008) The Tenor Voice Anthony Frisell (2007)

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Textbooks

Basics of Vocal Pedagogy Clifton Ware (1997) The Estelle Liebling Vocal Course Books Soprano | Mezzo/Contralto | Tenor | Baritone/Bass-Baritone/Bass The New Voice Pedagogy Marilee David (1995) On Studying Singing Sergius Kagen (1960) Your Voice: An Inside View Scott McCoy & Lucinda Halstead (2012)

The Treble Voice

The Soprano Voice Anthony Frisell (2010) Training Soprano Voices Richard Miller (2000)

The Contemporary Singer (Berklee Guide) Anne Peckham (2010) Vocal Technique - Guide to Finding Your Real Voice Dena Murray (2002) The Complete Vocal Workout Roger Kain (2006) Vocal Workouts for the Contemporary Singer Anne Peckham (2005)

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Pop/Rock

Historical Pedagogy

Bel Canto: A History of Vocal Pedagogy James Stark (2003) Hints on Singing Manuel Garcia (1894) How to Sing Lilli Lehman (1902) Singing in the 20th Century: A Recollection James D. Deer (2005) A Spectrum of Voices Elizabeth Blades-Zeller (2002)

Jazz

Technique/Pedagogy The Jazz Singer’s Handbook (w/backing CD) Michele Weir (2005) Singing Jazz: The Singers and Their Styles Bruce Crowther & Mike Pinfold (1998) The Complete Guide to Teaching Vocal Jazz Dr. Stephen Zegree (2002) Improvisation Vocal Improvisation (Jazz, R&B & Gospel) Gabrielle Goodman (2010) Scat! Vocal Improvisation Techniques Bob Stoloff (1998)

Children & Youth

Singing Lessons for Little Singers Gregory Blankenbehler (2012) Singing Lessons for Little Singers - Beginner Series Gregory Blankenbehler (2012) Teaching Beginners Paul Harris (2008) Teaching Kids to Sing (Exercise Cards) Kenneth H. Phillips (1994) Singers.com: Teaching Kids to Sing List of books, scores, videos and more

Anatomy

Opera

Musical Theater

Anatomy of Breathing Blandine Calais-Germain (2006) Vocal Parts Anatomical Chart

Bel Canto: Theoretical and Practical Vocal Method Mathilde Marchesi (1970) Bel Canto Masters Study Series List of guides to bel canto singing Caruso’s Method of Voice Production P.M. Marafioti (2010) The Four Voices of Man Jerome Hines (2004) Great Singers on Great Singing Jerome Hines (2004) The Technics of Bel Canto Giovanni Battista Lamperti (2012)

One Voice: Integrating Singing Technique Joan Melton & Kenneth Tom (2012) Singing in Musical Theatre Joan Melton (2007) Singing for Musicals: A Practical Guide Millie Taylor (2008)

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Clarinet Jobs Facebook Page

International Double Reed Society (IDRS)

The National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT)

The National Flute Association (NFA)

International Clarinet Association (ICA)

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Chamber Music America

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Instrumental Chamber Ensembles

Larger Ensembles

Del Sol String QuartetPrimarily perform music by living composers, especially those from their home state of California.Edgy Precision from Del Sol, by David Bratmaneighth blackbirdChicago-based sextet with “the finesse of a string quartet, the energy of a rock band, and the audacity of a storefront theater company.”Artist Interview, by Garrett Schumann

Prism Saxophone QuartetSeeks “to place the saxophone in unexpected contexts, chart fresh musical territory...” No Strings Attached: A PRISM on the Saxophone Quartet, by Matt Mendez So PercussionBrooklyn-based percussion quartet focused on collaborative projects, unique presentation, and creating community through music. A So Percussion Year in Review, by Adam Sliwinski

Alarm Will Sound20-member ensemble dedicated to the creation, performance, and recording of contemporary music; often incorporate multimedia and performance art.Bang on a CanContextualizes music in novel venues and explores interdisciplinary collaboration. The Who and Why of Bang on a Can, by Frank J. Oter

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Vocal Ensembles

Lorelei EnsembleNine-voice female modular ensemble, with vocalists occasionally doubling on percussion; focused on rarely heard repertoire.Interview from WBUR New York PolyphonyAccomplished male vocal quartet that commissions new music, presents diverse programs and explores uses of technology. New York Polyphony: A Vocal Quartet Takes On Death from NPR

Cantata ProfanaVocal and instrumental ensemble that performs in a narrative programming style.Group BioInternational Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)ICE is a modular ensemble with a focus on premiering new music. Claire Chase on New Music & the Dawn of the ICE Age, by Carlton Wilkinson

Rhymes with Opera“…performs new chamber operas, encouragestheatrical innovation through multimedia andinterdisciplinary collaboration”Interview with Rhymes with Opera by Angel LamRoomful of TeethUses extended and multi-cultural vocal techniques, and commissions diverse repertoire.Coffee Conversation: Roomful of Teeth's Brad Wells, by Peter MatthewSkylark EnsembleVocal ensemble creating narrative concerts combining stories and music. Interview from Thought Catalogue

Sample Chamber Ensemble Websites

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String Quartets

Piano Trios

Ariel Quartet Strengths: Homepage features background video and link to upcoming event; clear 3-part “About” section; visually-appealing tour scheduleDel Sol Quartet Strengths: Great logo; simple, well organized navigation; thorough education page, extensive sample programs

Parker Quartet Strengths: Streamlined video player on Media page; varying press quotes on homepageSpektral Quartet Strengths: Merchandise and donate pages; upcoming events listed on homepage; two concert schedule pages (all and local); poster archive

Amatis Trio Strengths: Scrolling homepage design; info-rich homepage with news feed and mediaClaremont Trio Strengths: Effective minimalist design; strong photos; organized repertoire list

Lysander Piano Trio Strengths: Strong sample programs; ample information on homepage Trio Céleste Strengths: Thorough schedule page

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Wind & Brass Quintets

The City of Tomorrow Wind Quintet Strengths: Appealing “listen” button on homepage; prominent donate link to Fractured Atlas

Axiom Brass Strengths: Clear professional materials; detailed education pagesC Street BrassStrengths: Charismatic images and media

Other Ensembles

Sō Percussion Strengths: Prominent accomplishments featured on homepage; unique photos, thorough schedule info; intuitive navigation; social media links at bottomDallas String Quartet (Crossover Ensemble) Strengths: Landing page scrolls through multiple photos and links; autographed albums in web store

Eighth Blackbird Strengths: Diverse media samples; multiple project descriptions; appealing and well-updated news pageRoomful of Teeth Strengths: Attractive site; collaborative spirit; active verbs for headings; clear tour listingsDuex VoixStrengths: Consistent aesthetic; prominent “Donate” button; accessible event RSVP; attractive reviews

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Navy Band

West Point Military Academy Band

Orchestra

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League of American Orchestras

International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians

Part-Time Orchestras in the MD/DC Area

Regional Orchestra Players Association

AuditionHacker

How to win orchestral auditions

Orchestra External Job Search Links

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Americans for the Arts

Maryland State Arts Council

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NAMM Foundation

US Regional Arts Organizations

Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA)

Research studies and publications, legislation initiatives, network listings, and awards

Lots of grants, resources, and other opportunities for individuals and organizations

Job board, workshops, and annual summit

Newsletter and grants and resources for individuals and organizations

Grants and scholarships, research articles, nonprofit management institute, podcast, and a blog

Collective of 6 organizations providing grants, opportunities, and resources

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ArtsJournal.com

Arts Management Network

Administrative Roles in Presenting Organizations

Eastman Case Studies

League of American Orchestras

Local Arts Agencies Salaries

Top 10 Free Web Resources for Arts & culture Leaders

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From Arts Consulting Group, 2016

Association of Arts Administration Educators

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Research studies and publications, legislation initiatives, network listings, and awards

Articles, courses, calendar of events, journal publications, and books

Annual conference, jobs board, and listing of arts administration degree programs

From Eastman School of Music

National conference, jobs board, grants, resources, and opportunities

Administrative Roles in Presenting Organizations

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Gaining Qualifications for Arts Administration Jobs

Box Office: Oversees ticketing, sales, data gatheringDevelopment Manager: Acquires income from sources other than ticket sales (e.g. fundraisers/grants)Education Officers: Executes community/youth programs and projectsFinance: Produces budgets, reports and forecasts; oversees all budgetary mattersFront-of-House: Manages ushers, lobby, and guest services to ensure a quality audience experienceMarketing/Communications: Oversees advertising, publications, promotions, audience developmentOrchestra/General Manager: Supervises operational matters such as scheduling, rosters, rehearsals Personnel/Human Resources: Manages employment matters, searches, hiring, reviews, benefits Production/Operations: Organizes logistics for events; manages technical requirements and stage crew Public Relations: Generates media coverage; addresses how an organization is viewed by the public

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Artistic Administrator: Curates concert seasons and schedules; may negotiate contractsExecutive Director: Manages budget, strategy & senior staff; reports to a Board of Directors

Senior Positions

Diagram of One Non-Profit Presenter’s Organizational Structure University Musical Society at the University of Michigan

Australian Guide to Careers in Music – Chapter 11: Arts Administration, by Michael Hannan Descriptions of job types and the requisite training they require

Music Business vs. Arts Admin vs. Career Development vs. Music Entrepreneurship, by David Cutler The differences between and characteristics of college programs in these areas

Articles and Resources

The Basics of Freelancing & Entrepreneurship

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Freelancers Union

ArtsStart.org

Kauffman Foundation

National Arts Strategies, Inc.

Self-Employment Basics

Articles

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From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education

US Association for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur the Arts

Articles about Music Entrepreneurship

Resources, a blog, and curated lists of insurance plans for reelancers

Online resources, podcasts, and articles

Grants and educational programs for growing businesses

Leadership coaching and online resources

Online conferences, awards, and other resources

Calendar of events, interest group list, networking portal, research publications, and teaching podcast

Event list, business and career tips, education articles, and more

Business Resources

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JHU Ventures

JHU Social Innovation Lab

Music Business Association

Grammy U

Score Association

Venture for America

Business Model Canvas

Sample Business Plans

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From The US Small Business Administration

Legal Resources/Publishing

Business Education

Business Plans

Project Management

Asana

Trello

Twist

How to Write a Business Plan

Write Your Business Plan

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From Strategyzer

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US Small Business Administration

Resources, funding, and mentorship for Peabody/JHU students

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Business and Legal Resources

IP Legal FreeBies Blog

Understanding Music Copyright

SoundExchange

Music Publishing: Copyright Demystified

From MusicalAmerica.com (2014)

From the Future of Music Coalition

Legal Resources

Publishing Organizations

Publishing Articles

From Goldstein & Guilliams Arts Law

From the Arthur Friedheim Library

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts National Directory

Washington DC Area Lawyers for the Arts

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

Harry Fox Agency (HFA)

Music Publishers Association (MPA)

National Music Publishers Association (NMPA)

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)

The Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC)

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

Music Industry Quizzes

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Indiegogo.com

Grants

By Gerald Klickstein

Student debt relief from the US Department of Education

JHU Ventures

Crowdfunding Field Guide

"The Musicians Guide to Fan Funding"

Crowdfunding

Tips for Writing Grant Proposals

Google Docs

Grants & Awards

Kickstarter

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Resources, funding, and mentorship for Peabody/JHU students

By Gerald Klickstein

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Index of US Funding Sources by State

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Resources for Grantseekers

MS Office

Managing Money

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Taxes & Accounting

Financial Basics

Google Docs

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Financial Literacy Basics

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Budget Templates:

Bookkeeping for Artists

Self Employment in the Arts

MS Office

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One year free for college students

Student Loan Repayment Plans

Income & Expense Tracking Template

A Guide to Personal Finance for Teachers

Actor and Artist's Guide to Personal Finance

Producing Concerts

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Ticketing

Programming

Sample Piano Trio Concert Programs

InstantSeats

EventBrite

BrownPaperTickets

Commissioning Music

Don't Be A White Egg

Sample Solo Piano Recital Programs

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Sample String Quartet Concert Programs

Sample Voice Recital Programs

3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

By Gerald Klickstein

Touring

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DC Federation of Musicians

General Resources

Booking & Listing

Venues

House Concert Resources:

Classical Music Venues around Washington DC

Concerts in Your Home

Virginia Local Arts Agencies

GroupMuse

Funding & Travel

Networking Tool

American Music Abroad

Grants and Programs

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From the Maryland State Arts Council

From Musical America Worldwide

From the United States Artists

From the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)

Touring Resources for Musicians

Places to Perform in the Baltimore Area

National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)

Awards

Search Tool: Explore Maryland Arts

Touring Resources for Musicians

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How to Tour

Directories/Organizations

Before You Book a TourConcise article with links to other posts on topics such as gig swaps and choosing cities. By Heather McDonald on About.com.Booking Your Own Tour: A How-to GuideBy Ari Herstand, from the ASCAP blog.Booking Your TourSinger-Songwriter Ann Vriend offers 24 tips on booking, money, travelling, and more.Count It All: The Actual, Hard Costs of TouringMoney-saving advice for musicians by Kevin Breuner on the DIY Musician Blog.The DIY Musician's Guide to TouringTips for planning a successful tour from start to finish.

Music Think Tank- Touring Articles by a variety of authors on issues ranging from organizing and promoting tours to selling merchandise. Touring Strategies Jeri Goldstein offers more than 15 articles.Advice for US and Canadian Bands Touring in Europeby Andy Reynolds Advice for Musicians Touring in Europe By Christina Morelli Carrying Instruments on US Planes These are new regulations as of March 2015, some of which may not be known to airline staff. Be prepared to show and discuss these regulations with them if necessary.

Association of Performing Arts PresentersLarge showcases and other avenues for performers to reach presenters.ConcertsInYourHome.comSearch for people who hire musicians to perform house concerts. Musical America DirectorySearch for presenters in a vast database.

National Association of Campus ActivitiesIdentify & showcase for college presenters.US ArtistsFunds for US performers toappear at overseas festivals.

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Community Engagement

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Association of Teaching Artists

National Guild for Community Arts Education

SphinxConnect Conference

LAUNCHPad Community-Based Learning Programs

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Handbook for Artists Working in Community

Community Engagement: What You Need to Know

From Arts Journal Blog

Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance

Maryland Citizens for the Arts

Civic Arts

ArtsEngaged

The League of American Orchestras

International/Underrepresented Artists

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JHU Office of International Services

EducationUSA

Journal of International Students

Study in the States

Asian Composers League

Asian Cultural Council

Asia Society

Japan Foundation Arts & Cultural Exchange

JHU Cultural Groups

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